Biz X magazine June 2023, Volume 26 Issue 6
ON THE COVER — Woof It Up — Special Woofa~Roo Pet Fest Coverage Starts On Page 18. The Woofa~Roo Pet Fest is delighted to once again celebrate animal ownership for its 10th anniversary on June 24 & 25, 2023. A lot has changed since the first local pet festival in 2013 took place, but the affection everyone has for their precious pets, has not. With a recent journey through a pandemic and the loneliness of lockdowns, our four legged family members have proven to be a significant entity in our lives. Biz X’s special editorial coverage of the Woofa~Roo Pet Fest begins with Joe McParland, writer for the Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe column, detailing all there is to do, this year, at the event. This is followed by the Cover Story profiling a few of the 70 businesses and organizations participating in the Pet Fest, and then the editorial focus turns to local animal organizations and companies. Finally, we wrap up with tips for keeping the family pet healthy and more!
INDIVIDUAL/BUSINESS PICTURED: Ashley St John, Pet Photographer and Owner of Hoof & Hound Photography, who is attending the 2023 Woofa~Roo Pet Fest in June. She will be taking pet photos right at her booth with a few fun and different backgrounds to choose from. Pet costumes are always encouraged! COVER DOG: Harriett, a seven year old Shih Tzu/Chihuahua mix comes from Second Chance Animal Rescue and is a bit of a ham in front of the camera as her owner (St John) can attest to. LOCATION: The Town of Amherstburg’s Libro Credit Union Centre, 3295 Meloche Road, the site of the Woofa~Roo Pet Fest. PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis. (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com)
Contents Biz X magazine June 2023
4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: How To Save Money At Local Businesses With A Better Deal Club Membership
6 Small Biz eXcellence: Biz X Magazine, Libro Credit Union, And Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre Announce Fourth Winner In Special Contest
8 Front Lines: Good News On Local Award Winners. In our first Front Lines article, we fill you in on the Amherstburg Chamber of Commerce 18th annual Business Excellence Award (BEA) winners. The Professional of the Year recipient was Anne Ussoletti Rota, Manager of Tourism & Culture for the Town of Amherstburg (photographed above on the main street of the town; photo courtesy of The Town of Amherstburg). Find out who else earned an Amherstburg Chamber BEA on page 8; and on page 9, read up on who won the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County Branch Carol Mueller Mental Health Champion Award.
10 Just Sayin’: How Far Away Is The Four-Day Work Week? The conventional worker’s work/life balance may be changing as employees gain more collective power to advocate for their own lifestyle choices. Should your employer have to justify requiring you to attend work? Could a four-day work week be next?
13 Tech Bytes: June 30 Social Media Day
14 Newsflash
16 Food For Thought: The Salty Dog And Pepper Cat
28 Guest Column: The Strays On Streetcorners Fundraising Initiative For The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society
29 XX Files: Lori Dufour, TailWagger’s Inn Personal Pet Sitting
30 The Parenting Biz: The Power Of Pets, Keeping Them Healthy And Taking Them On Vacation
32 New In Biz: The WonderWell Toy Co.
33 Hot Shots: The 7th Annual Mama & Family Expo. Held at the Giovanni Caboto Club, the expo was a fun filled day for families and expectant parents-to-be. Eighty plus exhibitors were in attendance, including (pictured above in photo by Rod Denis) from AVID Sensory Wellness, Kamryn Kennedy, a Marketing Associate Intern and Abeer Ahmed, Auditory Integration Training Practitioner and Founder. The business provides access to a skillfully curated list of products and services for children and adults with sensory needs or specific health requirements. They believe that wellness is for everyone.
36 Hot Shots: Noah’s House Mental Health Foundation Inc.
Roaring 20’s Charity Gala
38 Ask The Experts: Johnson Construction Ltd. Pools & Hot Tubs
40 Motivational Quotes With Danny
40 Lifestyle Issues: June Is Seniors’ Month
42 Hot Shots: The Canadian Aviation Museum Tour. Guests were recently invited to tour the Canadian Aviation Museum and Hangar, one of Windsor’s greatest hidden attractions and enjoy tastings from their supporters. One in particular, who just happened to pop by, was What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory represented by Co-Owner Christa Gamble (shown above in photo by Tina Huynh). But besides all the great gourmet popcorn, food and beverage samples, the museum let everyone experience history in action by getting up close to the Lancaster Bomber, Yellow Birds and more. And now that the museum can handle events, you can experience it all too!
44 From The Bookshelf: The Crime Novel, Michigan Fixer
45 The Way It Was: The Halls And Walls Of The Duff-Bâby House Emboldens The Sandwich Heritage
46 Biz Of The Month: Special Organization Salute To The WindsorEssex Community Foundation’s 40th Anniversary